PM Modi expected to visit Kerala thrice before LS polls

PM Modi expected to visit Kerala thrice before LS polls

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 6 - After receiving a rousing reception during his trip to Thrissur earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Kerala at least three more times before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, sources said.=

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Borders security, cyber-threats, radicalization discussed at Jaipur Police conference

Borders security, cyber-threats, radicalization discussed at Jaipur Police conference

Jaipur, Jan 6 - The 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference 2023 was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The Conference is being held in hybrid mode with chiefs of Central Police organisations attending physically and over 500

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Stay away from factionalism & corruption, PM Modi’s advises Raj MLAs

Stay away from factionalism & corruption, PM Modi’s advises Raj MLAs

Jaipur, Jan 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a three-day trip to Jaipur, advised Rajasthan MLAs and Ministers to "stay away from factionalism and corruption".

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Raj govt changes name of Indira Rasoi Yojana to Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana

Raj govt changes name of Indira Rasoi Yojana to Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana

Jaipur, Jan 5 - The Rajasthan government on Friday changed the name of the 'Indira Rasoi Yojana', a scheme launched by the previous Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot, to 'Shree Annapurna Rasoi Yojna'.

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‘Divides Mizo people’: Mizoram CM opposes border fencing along India-Myanmar border

‘Divides Mizo people’: Mizoram CM opposes border fencing along India-Myanmar border

Aizawl, Jan 5 - Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other Union Ministers in Delhi, has reportedly opposed the Centere's plan to erect fencing along porous Myanmar borders.

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Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal keeps Home, Finance goes to Diya Kumari, Bairwa gets Transport

Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal keeps Home, Finance goes to Diya Kumari, Bairwa gets Transport

Jaipur, Jan 5 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday allotted portfolios to the state ministers.

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We need to figure out battle of narratives ahead of elections & call them out: Jaishankar

We need to figure out battle of narratives ahead of elections & call them out: Jaishankar

Bengaluru, Jan 6 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday emphasised the need to figure out the "battle of narratives that are being played out ahead of elections" and call them out.

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Jaishankar visits Nepal, signs landmark electricity trade agreement

Jaishankar visits Nepal, signs landmark electricity trade agreement

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar on Friday returned to New Delhi following his two-day trip to Kathmandu during which he co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission and also inaugurated several projects. Nepal and India have comprehensively reviewed the status

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redRail by redBus reveals India’s most punctual trains in 2023

redRail by redBus reveals India’s most punctual trains in 2023

New Delhi, Jan 5 - Indian Railways operates one of the world's busiest and most extensive rail networks, with over 24 million passengers commuting daily. With over 13,000 daily passenger trains covering approximately 68,000 route kilometers and connecting more than 7,325 stations nationwide,

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SC Collegium recommends Justice Ahuja as permanent judge of Bombay HC

SC Collegium recommends Justice Ahuja as permanent judge of Bombay HC

New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of Justice Abhay Ahuja, an additional judge of the Bombay High Court, as a permanent judge.

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Dhoni files lawsuit against former business partner company, alleges Rs 15 crore fraud

Dhoni files lawsuit against former business partner company, alleges Rs 15 crore fraud

Ranchi, Jan 5 - Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed a lawsuit in the Ranchi court against two officials of Aarka Sports and Management Limited, accusing them of fraud amounting to over Rs 15 crore.

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Punjab disburses Rs 19.83 crore to farmers opting for direct seeding of rice

Punjab disburses Rs 19.83 crore to farmers opting for direct seeding of rice

Chandigarh, Jan 5 - The Punjab government has transferred Rs 19.83 crore into bank accounts of 17,007 farmers who opted Direct Seeding Rice (DSR) in the Kharif season, state Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Friday.

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Parliament security breach: 5 out of 6 accused give consent to undergo polygraph test

Parliament security breach: 5 out of 6 accused give consent to undergo polygraph test

New Delhi, Jan 5 - Five of the six accused persons in the December 13 Parliament security breach case on Friday gave their consent before a Delhi court to undergo polygraph test.

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Jakhar ‘lying’ on Punjab tableau for Republic Day parade: Punjab CM

Jakhar ‘lying’ on Punjab tableau for Republic Day parade: Punjab CM

Chandigarh, Jan 5 - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday criticised State BJP President Sunil Jakhar for 'putting foot in his mouth' by speaking a 'naked lie' on the issue of rejection of tableau for Republic Day by the BJP-led Union government.

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SC dismisses plea seeking removal of TN minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet

SC dismisses plea seeking removal of TN minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet

New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking removal of jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, who is facing money laundering charges in connection with the alleged cash-for-jobs scam, from the state Council of Ministers.

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Hry covers half of state’s population with free medical treatment up to Rs 5L

Hry covers half of state’s population with free medical treatment up to Rs 5L

Chandigarh, Jan 5 - The Haryana government has implemented the Ayushman-Chirayu Haryana Yojana by covering nearly half of the state's population for free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh at both government and private hospitals, an official statement said on Friday.

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Darjeeling Zoo to get two male Red Pandas this month

Darjeeling Zoo to get two male Red Pandas this month

Kolkata, Jan 5 - The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Garden in West Bengal's Darjeeling will have two new inmates this month as two male Red Pandas will be arriving there from two different zoos in The Netherlands.

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AI could help address challenges in marine fisheries: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman

AI could help address challenges in marine fisheries: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman

Kochi, Jan 5 - Emphasizing the role of technology as a vital growth driver, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery said on Friday that the application of frontier technologies like artificial intelligence could help address the challenges in the marine fisheries sector.

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Firepower exercise conducted by Kharga Corps in Rajasthan

Firepower exercise conducted by Kharga Corps in Rajasthan

Chandigarh, Jan 5 - Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, accompanied by Lt. General Rahul R. Singh, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps, have witnessed Kharga Shakti at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, the Defence Ministry said here.

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DG-IG conference: Shah, Doval in Jaipur; PM to reach by evening

DG-IG conference: Shah, Doval in Jaipur; PM to reach by evening

Jaipur, Jan 5 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval have reached Jaipur for three-day All India conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Rajasthan International centre in Jaipur, beginning on Friday.

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